# Elbit Systems Ltd. — #18 in the Defence Trading Rankings 2026

> Israel's electronics and EW prime, with the most aggressive global expansion strategy in the sector.

- Source: Defence Trading
- Dataset: Defence Trading Rankings, 2026 Edition (ranked by annual defence revenue)
- Rank: 18 of 20
- Country: Israel
- Canonical URL: https://www.defencetrading.com/rankings-2026-edition/elbit-systems

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## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank (2026) | 18 |
| Headquarters | Haifa, Israel |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Employees | ~20,000 |
| Defence revenue | USD 7B |
| Total revenue | USD 7B |
| Listing | NASDAQ: ESLT |
| Chief executive | Bezhalel "Butzi" Machlis |
| Website | elbitsystems.com |

## Segments

- Electro-Optics
- Electronic Warfare
- Land Systems
- UAVs

## Flagship products

- Hermes 900 UAV
- PULS rocket artillery
- Iron Fist active protection
- F-35 helmet-mounted display
- Soldier electronics suites

## Profile

Elbit Systems is Israel's electronics, electronic warfare, and land systems prime. Aggressive global expansion has produced acquisitions across the US, UK, and Germany, and the company's footprint now spans every major NATO market. Hermes UAVs, PULS rocket artillery, Iron Fist active protection, and the F-35 helmet-mounted display system are signature products.

## Recent moves

PULS rocket artillery winning competitions across Europe. Hermes 900 export momentum continuing. Major US and UK acquisitions expanding NATO market footprint.

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Part of the [Defence Trading Rankings 2026](https://www.defencetrading.com/rankings). Original research by Defence Trading (defencetrading.com), free to cite with attribution and a link to https://www.defencetrading.com/rankings-2026-edition/elbit-systems.